Iowa Lakes Community College Head Softball Coach, Katie King, has announced Gracie Knobloch to the 2024-2025 recruiting class. Knobloch is the daughter of Tadd and Kathi Knobloch. She attends Harley-Melvin-Sanborn High School in Iowa.
"We are very excited to welcome Gracie to the Laker Softball program. She is a high-quality person and student-athlete who will be a great role model to her peers and the youth in the community," commented Coach King.
A pitcher/shortstop, Knobloch is a four-year letter winner for the Hawks. She is a three-time 1st Team War Eagle All Conference selection, two-time 2A Northwest All-District selection, and a two-time All-State selection. Knobloch holds a career .459 batting average with a .576 on-base percentage. She has racked up 111 hits, including 28 doubles, 5 triples, and 1 homerun. In the circle, she has struck out 430 batters in her career.
Knobloch is excited to become a Laker and had this to say, "I chose Iowa Lakes because I really like the atmosphere and culture of the team and how the coaches really care about their players both as athletes and students. When I attended a softball game, it was great to see the various athletes from multiple sports coming to support the team. And lastly, I like that Coach King gets all of her girls involved in the community because I feel this is very important to do to give back to the community."
In addition, Knobloch has been a standout athlete and student at HMS. She is a four-time letter winner in cross country, three-time letter winner in basketball, and three-time letter winner in golf, where she has also been a state qualifier. In the classroom, Knobloch has remained on the A honor roll and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is a three-year recipient of the All-Conference Academic award as well.
"Gracie is going to be a great addition in the circle. She is different from the pitchers that we currently have on our team, which will allow us to continue to strengthen our staff. We look for her to bring her competitive nature and winning mindset to our team next season. I cannot wait to coach Gracie and see how much she can accomplish here and in life!" Commented Coach King.
Photo ID: Photo of Gracie Knobloch signing her letter of intent attached. Pictured front from left to right Kathi Knobloch, Gracie Knobloch, Tadd Knobloch. Back from left to right Stephanie Bronstad and Katie King.
MEDIA: For more information, please contact Head Softball Coach, Katie King at (712) 362-8367 or the Iowa Lakes sports information office at (712) 362-7928.